Maryland Citizenship Test Questions and Answers (2026)
The USCIS civics test is the same nationwide, but the accepted answers about your Governor, U.S. Senators, and state capital depend on where you live.
Current Maryland citizenship test answers
Officials verified October 9, 2026. Review the detailed answers and spoken examples below.
- Governor
- Wes Moore (Democratic)
- U.S. Senators
- Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks — you only need to name one on the test.
- Capital
- Annapolis
Who is the Governor of Maryland for the citizenship test?
USCIS question 43: Wes Moore.
Practice saying: “The Governor of Maryland is Wes Moore.”
Who are the U.S. Senators from Maryland?
USCIS question 20: Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks. You only need to name one current Senator.
Practice saying: “One U.S. Senator from Maryland is Chris Van Hollen.”
What is the capital of Maryland?
USCIS question 44: Annapolis.
Practice saying: “The capital of Maryland is Annapolis.”
Check these answers again before your interview
Governors and Senators can change after elections, appointments, or resignations; state capitals normally remain stable. Check USCIS test updates and our editorial standards and corrections policy before your interview.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Governor of Maryland for the citizenship test?
As of October 9, 2026, the Governor of Maryland is Wes Moore (Democratic). Officeholders change, so double-check this in the final weeks before your interview.
Who are Maryland's U.S. Senators for the citizenship test?
As of October 9, 2026, Maryland's two U.S. Senators are Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks. On the test you only need to name one of them.
What is the capital of Maryland?
The capital of Maryland is Annapolis. This answer never changes — an easy point on test day.
Is the citizenship test different in Maryland?
No. USCIS gives the same civics test everywhere: the officer asks up to 20 questions from the official 128-question pool, and answering 12 correctly passes. Only the answers about your Governor, your U.S. Senators, and your state capital depend on living in Maryland.
Where do I take the citizenship test in Maryland?
At the USCIS field office handling your case. Your interview appointment notice (Form I-797C) lists the exact office and address. Use that notice as the authority rather than assuming every Maryland applicant visits the same office.
Practice the official questions
Related pool questions: How many U.S. Senators are there? · Who does a U.S. Senator represent? · What is the capital of the United States?
Study with the Maryland citizenship test preparation guide.
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